Canton Fair Guide Book
Rock This Year’s Canton Fair
Events & meetup schedule for what’s happening in Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and Shenzhen during trade show season, plus expert trip options from Global From Anywhere.
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Cross Border Summit 2026
November 4–5, 2026 in Chiang Mai, Thailand, right after Canton Fair Phase 3 (Oct 31–Nov 4). Plan your Asia run as one trip: source in Guangzhou, then fly to Chiang Mai for strategy, community, and deal-making.
Travel tip: most people fly in november 2 or 3 to arrive rested for the summit.
E veryone knows if you want to find the factories and suppliers for your business, stopping by Canton Fair should happen at least once in your lifetime. But don't just go to the fairs. There are tons of meetups and networking opportunities as well.
We at Global From Anywhere want to help you maximize your time at the Canton Fair. Below are resources, meetups, and events we track. If you see something missing, please contact us.
Already preparing for the next one?
We keep a rotating Canton Fair calendar of events, alternating between Fall and Spring every half year. Start with this autumn’s phases and our trip packages so you land with a plan.
Need help registering for Canton Fair?
Registration help
Freelancers on call to help you register online before you fly in.
Get help registering →Tour guides
On-the-ground guides who know the halls, factories, and flow of the fair.
Find a tour guide →Canton Fair resources
Everything on this site, ready to explore.
Canton Fair Trip
An expert-led trip with travel, tours, and on-the-ground learning during trade show season.
Open →Events
Calendar of meetups, summits, and networking around Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and Shenzhen.
Open →Fall 2026 Schedule
Canton Fair phases Oct 15–Nov 4, then Cross Border Summit in Chiang Mai Nov 4–5.
Open →Cross Border Summit 2026
Nov 4–5 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Fly Nov 2–3 after the fair. Our flagship community event.
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Cross Border Summit 2026
November 4–5, 2026 · Chiang Mai, Thailand. Finish Phase 3 in Guangzhou, then hop to Thailand for the community’s flagship cross-border event. Most people fly in November 2 or 3 so you’re settled before day one.
Become a Canton Fair master
Learn about our hands-on Canton Fair Trip with experts on the ground, then stack Cross Border Summit in Chiang Mai.
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